1) I had to take hold of the rope to climb up the mountain.

2) The child reached out to take hold of their parent's hand.

3) It's important to take hold of your emotions before reacting impulsively.

4) The new manager needed to take hold of the team and establish authority.

5) The strong winds made it difficult to take hold of the umbrella.

6) The therapist helped the patient take hold of their fears and anxieties.

7) The coach encouraged the players to take hold of the opportunity to win the game.

8) She tried to take hold of the situation by calmly assessing the options.

9) The organization needed to take hold of their finances to prevent bankruptcy.

10) The detective had to take hold of the suspect to prevent them from escaping.